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Rift: Enhance Your Dimension as a Dream Weaver

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 06:13 AM PST

Enhance Your Dimension as a Dream Weaver

Trion Worlds has updated the Rift site with details about the forthcoming new profession, the Dream Weaver. The DW is definitely all about Dimensions, Rift's version of player housing. Dream Weavers can craft special items, effects, lighting, and much more to enhance player Dimensions. DWs will hit live service in the next update along with fifteen new Dimensions to try out.

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen: Exclusive MMORPG.com Q&A with Brad McQuaid

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:33 PM PST

Exclusive MMORPG.com Q&A with Brad McQuaid

Our community recently had the opportunity to submit questions to Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen's Brad McQuaid. In one of the fastest turnarounds we've seen, Brad has returned the questions and we've got it exclusively for our readers. Check it out and then head to the comments.

The Repopulation: PvP Rulesets Outlined in Latest Site Update

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:02 PM PST

PvP Rulesets Outlined in Latest Site Update

The Repopulation team has been busy disseminating information about the upcoming title. In the latest site update, PvP gets scrutiny, both the regular PvP ruleset and the hardcore ruleset. For those who love PvP, this is a must-read for one of the most anticipated titles currently in development.

Defiance: 7th Legion Preview Posted on Official Site

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 04:56 PM PST

7th Legion Preview Posted on Official Site

Trion Worlds has published a preview of the next Defiance DLC. Called "7th Legion", the new content will focus on the story of the fabled military group and its impact on Paradise. The preview is short but sweet, hitting the right points of interest.

EverQuest Next: Landmark: Alpha System Specs Revealed

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 02:29 AM PST

Alpha System Specs Revealed

Sony Online Entertainment has revealed the system specifications for those who will be participating in the EverQuest Next: Landmark alpha test set to commence at the end of January. Users will be required to have a 64-bit system as, according to Dave Georgeson, the game is not yet optimized.

Guild Wars 2: PvP Events to Participate In or Watch

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:32 PM PST

PvP Events to Participate In or Watch

ArenaNet has updated the official Guild Wars 2 site with new information about PvP events for both players and spectators. The slate includes small group PvP battles as well as WvW action, tournaments and much, much more. The site has all the needed links to make sure you're there when the action kicks off for your favorite event.

Novus Aeterno: 3D Capital Ships Coming As Stretch Goal

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:23 PM PST

3D Capital Ships Coming As Stretch Goal

The Novus Aeterno team has been hoping to be able to announce that capital ships will be part of the game at launch. Standing in the way of that announcement has been the viability of such a thing based on both money and developer hours. Thanks to a partnership with OKTA Studios, the first steps towards the goal is already in the works.

General: Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II Features Detailed

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:11 PM PST

Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II Features Detailed

The developers of The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing have posted an interesting look at some of the features that are being worked on for inclusion in the game. Features will include cooperative or PvP multiplayer, three separate playable classes, a tamable Chimera and much more.

World of Warcraft: Artcraft - A First Look & New Human Female Models Revealed

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:59 AM PST

Artcraft - A First Look & New Human Female Models Revealed

One of the most exciting part of the upcoming Warlords of Draenor expansion for World of Warcraft is the revamped character models. In a new developer blog post on the official site, Senior Art Director Chris Robinson takes players on a step-by-step journey through the model overhaul. Included in the blog post are several new screens of the human female model. Be sure to click on each screen to see a more comprehensive image.

Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Exclusive Pre-Alpha Gameplay Footage Revealed

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:14 AM PST

Exclusive Pre-Alpha Gameplay Footage Revealed

This is footage we took off-screen from Behaviour Interactive's studio in Montreal. It's pre-alpha footage for an early unfinished look at how the game's combat will play. Bear in mind that all of the "grayboxes" you see are just placeholders for art assets to come, but that you can already see how responsive and frenetic the combat is this early on. Enjoy!

Novus Aeterno: Believe in a Seamless Persistent MMORTS

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 08:24 AM PST

Believe in a Seamless Persistent MMORTS

Earlier this week I sat down with with Nick Nieuwoudt from Taitale Studios and had the chance to play Novus Aeterno live on our stream. Novus Aeterno is an MMORTS that is massive not just because it hopes to fit upwards of 30,000 people on a server but because the scope of the game is very ambitious. Read on for my own impressions, as well as Bill Murphy's who had a private demo with Nick as well.

Uncharted Waters Online: Second Age Expansion Launches

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:00 AM PST

Second Age Expansion Launches

OG Planet has announced that Uncharted Waters Online has expanded with "Second Age". The expansion, players will be able to customize and captain famous ships including the Sir Francis Drake and others.

General: The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot: Beta Event Kicks Off Today

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 10:56 AM PST

The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot: Beta Event Kicks Off Today

Ubisoft has announced that the final "open house" event for The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot has started as of today and will continue through January 27th. During the event, players will participate in choosing which character is most beloved in Opulencia.

Elder Scrolls Online: Big Names Added to Game Cast

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:22 AM PST

Big Names Added to Game Cast

Bethesda and Zenimax have announced the voice actors who will bring Elder Scrolls Online to life. Actors include John Cleese, Linda Carter (reprising her Skyrim role) and Malcolm McDowell.

General: Do MMOs Need More Danger?

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 03:50 PM PST

Do MMOs Need More Danger?

Welcome back to Player Versus Player, the column where MMORPG writers collide to debate the issues you care about. Day Z: one million copies sold in four weeks. Rust: 150,000 copies sold in two weeks. Players seem to be clamoring for their chance to take part in their harsh, kill-or-be-killed worlds. Perhaps it's no coincidence that the MMO community has taken these ultra-difficult sandboxes as their own. Join us as we ask: do MMOs need more danger?

WildStar: Layer Cake

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 03:42 PM PST

Layer Cake

One of WildStar's earliest promises was "layered content," where different parts of the nascent MMO would work together to provide this rich gaming experience. But what does this actually mean, and has Carbine managed to deliver it? Gareth Harmer grabs a fork and tucks in.

MMOGaming News

MMOGaming News


Blade and Soul China : 7 Great Chinese New Year Events are here!

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Blade and Soul China : 7 Great Chinese New Year Events are here!


Today I will be covering the news for the upcoming 7 events for the Chinese Lunar New Year! How have you guys been lately? Is Pohwan kicking your ass real hard? Are you having trouble finding or feeding equipment? Let's see what Tencent has in store for us this Festive Season.

WoW: Huge Banwave for PQR Rotation Bot Users!

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WoW: Huge Banwave for PQR Rotation Bot Users!


Blizzard has issued a banwave today, affecting players, who used the PQR/PQI third-party programs while playing World of Warcraft. Many players are reporting bans, since the detection of this bot is most likely the reason for their suspensions.

Uncharted Waters Online Releases 2nd Age Expansion

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Uncharted Waters Online Releases 2nd Age Expansion


After successfully re-releasing Uncharted Waters Online late last year, OGPlanet is now brining this iconic title its biggest update ever. Set sail for excitement and adventure as a new age dawns in Uncharted Waters Online. UWO: 2nd Age has added a ton of engaging and rich new content, features and missions to the game

WildStar Official Community Beta Key Giveaway Begins

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WildStar Official Community Beta Key Giveaway Begins


WildStar announced today that they will hold a Beta Key Giveaway event during Jan 23rd to Feb 4th in three different competitions. Check the following official schedule to and click the link to see more.

GW2: So We Are 80? - Ep.37 "New Scarlet patch Content"

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GW2: So We Are 80? - Ep.37


Well it's another content patch. And this time it's Scarlet showing how OP she is. First i show the Marionette event and what happens when you fail. Considering it was the first "working" attempt on my server it went ok. After that I show the worm event also the first time for the server.

State of the Kingdom Episode 1 -- An Aura Kingdom Podcast

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State of the Kingdom Episode 1 -- An Aura Kingdom Podcast


State Of The Kingdom is a podcast dedicated fully to Aura Kingdom and its happenings. Each week there are a number of personalities on the show, and with GM Obspho and myself as the hosts.

MMORPG Reviews

MMORPG Reviews


Update 8.11 brings new mode to World of Tanks

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:49 AM PST

Wargaming has just announced some details concerning Update 8.11 for their action MMO World of Tanks, which brings a new game mode and battle arenas to the game. “We have always valued World of Tanks community's feedback above all else,” said World of Tanks Lead Producer Mike Zhivets. “The combat mode with national teams has […]

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Exclusive Review: Arcane Chronicles

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 06:10 AM PST

RATINGS: Graphics: 4 Gameplay: 3 Sound: 3 Overall: 3.5 Pro: Apparently lots of repeat entertainment provided by the random dungeon generator able to create some pretty tricky challenges. Con: Quite uninspired, generic combat the “challenge” of which is generally made up of lots of mobs attacking at once.                                                                                                                     Nexon kindly allowed us a sneak peek at […]

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